This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
10
Gallia County Red Cross Supervisor notes rehab progress at a meeting. Grace M E Church choir members will rehearse Thursday at 6 45 p m replacing the usual Wednesday slot.
Mrs. Dorothy Lewis outlines two disaster phases, emergency and rehabilitation, as Red Cross workers review flood relief efforts at the Lafayette Hotel. Rev. George Sagen says the emergency is over while case work continues with registered families, local purchases, and noncash aid.
Gallia County parents of Ohio State University students whose homes were affected by the Ohio River flood have been notified that employment will be provided under the National Youth Administration program so they may continue their studies. Average payment for services is $15 monthly.
The Red Cross pledges readiness with a 21 million disaster fund and broad national support. A permanent flood disaster committee is advised. 30 attendees back the idea and county centers will host members. Frank Dixon of Ohio will visit to finalize appointments as boats exist for emergencies.
Albertus Harris 55 colored died of tuberculosis at the flood relief base hospital in Gallipolis. He was active in advancing his race and a prominent political figure. Survived by wife Althea Parnell Harris and brother Charles Harris. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon led by Rev. Robert Leake.
Gallipolis reports an uptick in farm workers this spring as Derry Wetherholt heads the national reemployment office. Fewer farm hands registered last spring due to higher wages for WPA workers.
Gallia County funeral service for Mrs Anna Shaffer Saunders wife of Samuel Saunders will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Northup Gallia with Rev Earl Cremeens officiating. Interment in Centenary Cemetery. she died after influenza related heart attack at Adamsville near Rio Grande. Survived by husband three children Mrs Clay Fellure Mrs John Fellure and Bryan Saunders.
Gallipolis reports the regular monthly PTA meeting in the Washington School Auditorium features Dr MH B Thomas and school nurse Carrie Cahill. The program covers health of school children with discussion on related matters. A note on Hot Sulphur Springs Creek in Banff Alberta claims it has never frozen since 1883.
A woman named Daphne seeks to rent Brett Hall to a mysterious man who may be a prowler or thief. He reveals aliases as they negotiate a monthly rate at a city address, hinting at a return to New York and a concealed job. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as the pair discuss references.
In Gallipolis Owen Dinnen suffered a severe mangling of his right hand after it was drawn into mixing machinery at the Mooty bakery. He was taken to Holzer Hospital and doctors say the hand may be saved if no complications develop.
Judge W R White of the Common Pleas Court orders sale of two Gallipolis properties in the case Gallipolis Savings and Loan Co versus Robert Wood executor of the estate of James E Wood to satisfy judgments totaling about 1000 dollars.
Trustees select Mrs Charlies Switzer as assistant librarian following Mrs Cabelle Walker resignation. Change takes effect March 1 at Gallipolis library.
Gallipolis Thomas Mc Claskey superintendent of the County Home is critically ill at his son Herbert McClaskey's home. He has resigned his post at the Home, effective April 1.
A surprise birthday party was held at the W. P. Ohlinger home in Middleport Tuesday evening for David Ohlinger turning sixteen. Guests included Martha Robson, Dorothy N. Stuart, Mary Jo Bailey, Lenore Bingham, Betty J. Becker, George L. Beards, Charles Entsminger, Gene Harris and Mickey Hackett who gave a shirt and tie.
Edward and Alma Molden filed a lawsuit in common pleas court against The Hot Natural Gas Company seeking release of an oil and gas lease on their property. They allege the company failed to fulfill lease conditions.
Dr. Charles E. Holzer departs Gallipolis tonight for Washington to join the United States Flood Control Federation directorate meeting. Governors of flood affected states and federal authorities including President Roosevelt are expected at the gathering. He plans to return Sunday.
GALLIPOLIS The Dale Contracting Co local firm begins repairs on the large Clendenin Hotel Building which has cracked and settled since the flood recession. The corner room occupied by Frazier & Fery will be torn out and rebuilt with new timbers to strengthen the structure.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.